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| Return Shuttles | Ride Starts In Arrow-town | 25 km | Up To 7 Wineries |
Ride Description
Start your full-day biking adventure with a scenic 25 minute bus transfer from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to historic Arrowtown. Once there, you’ll be set up with a quality mountain bike or E-bike, helmet, trail map, and all the local tips to shape your day. Explore Arrowtown’s charming cafés or hop on your bike and hit the trail right away — the ride is yours to enjoy.
Follow the Arrow River downstream over spectacular swing bridges to the iconic Kawarau Suspension Bridge — home of the world’s first bungy jump — then cruise into the Gibbston wine region. Spend the afternoon riding through vine-covered hills and river gorges, visiting cellar doors, grabbing lunch, and soaking up the views at your own pace.
Additional Information
This full-day ride covers between 15–25km depending on how far you venture into the Gibbston Valley. The trail is wide, gravel-based, and gently undulating — perfect for a relaxed day of riding and exploring. You’ll be provided with a winery map to help plan your stops for tastings, a bite to eat, or a riverside picnic. The return shuttle will collect you from your chosen winery at 4:30 pm and take you back to Queenstown.
We are yet to hear anyone say “I wish I never upgraded to an electric bike”, but we have certainly heard the opposite! Guarantee the good times, keep your group together, and have a fun day out there. E-bikes are the business – you will not regret the upgrade!
Like the sound of Bike The Wineries, but would prefer a later start? Take a look at either our Bike The Wineries 3/4 Day or Bike The Wineries Half Day rides.
If wine doesn’t interest you, how about beer? The Arrowtown To Arthur’s Point Ride on the new Wharehuanui Trail finishes at a brewery!
Wineries Booking Information
To ensure you have an awesome experience at the wineries, it is best to book your tastings and lunch in advance, particularly for groups of 6 or more. We can help with timings once you’ve booked with us.
The wineries are independently owned and operated, so tastings are not included in the price of this package, but the average cost is around $20pp per winery.
For this Bike The Wineries Full Day ride, most riders reach the Bungy Bridge – the start of the Gibbston River Trail – at approximately 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. From there, the riding times between each winery is shown below to help with booking your wine tastings:
Kids Options
To book: Select the appropriate child or infant option under the calendar (based on age), along with the number of adults and preferred bike types, then click ‘BOOK NOW’.
On the next page, you’ll be able to choose from the following bike and equipment options:
Child Electric Bikes – We have a 24″ or 26″ E-Bike, Children must be at least 135 cm/4 ft 6″ tall and capable riders.
Child Mountain Bikes – (5-14 years) we have 16″, 20″, or 24″ ; or XS, S, M Adult’s Mountain Bikes.
Infant Options – (0-4 years) we have Child Trailers or Tag-A-Long/Half-Bike (please be aware that the tag-a-long/half-bike does require balance and the skills to hold on independently).
Child Trailer:
Tag-A-Long:
Please note: our preference is for infants to use Child Trailers. They are stable and safe, and can fit either two small infants (<20kg) or one larger infant (<40kg).
Venues in the Gibbston Valley: wineries, a tavern, and good food
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The most well-known winery in the valley. Enjoy their cheesery or visit the cellar door for a tasting. Beautiful outdoor area to be enjoyed. |
A stunning setting with a lovely outdoor area to enjoy. Great food and wine are available here. |
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Built in Wangaloa in 1894, this old church was relocated to Gibbston in the early 2000’s. Today instead of hymns and sermons it serves up local wines and good vibes. Our standard pick up location for a reason. |
The Tavern is full of character and serves delicious wood-fired pizzas. A great place to relax. Hank, their dog, will be sure to give you a warm welcome. |
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The Rockburn Cellar Door offers relaxed tastings of their award winning wines in a unique setting, at the iconic Gibbston Tavern. A pure expression of Central Otago in your glass. |
The newest addition to the valley, and little sister of the Gibbston Tavern, the GT Tasting Room offers a selection of local wines, gins, distilled spirits, and ginger beers. |
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A great place to visit, Brennan is located at the end of the valley. While you’re here, have a go at petanque. |
Full of personality, Mt Rosa is located at the end of the valley and is certainly worth the effort to visit. Tastings here are extensive, so allow approximately 40 mins. |
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Set in a beautifully restored woolshed off the Gibbston Back Road, Waitiri offers wine tastings or refreshing beverages, along with food platters or gourmet toasties. |
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All of their contact details can be found here.
